#2A136D

Color Values

HEX

#2A136D

RGB

42, 19, 109

HSL

255.3, 70.3%, 25.1%

HSV

255.3, 82.6%, 42.7%

CMYK

61.5%, 82.6%, 0.0%, 57.3%

OKLCH

0.2905 0.1422 285.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: midnightblue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.